Covid-19 Update: Active Cases Lowest Since July Going into Halloween Weekend

October 29, 2021 - According to the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard, going into the Halloween weekend Covid-19 cases are lower than they have been since the end of July. The number of estimated active cases is 22.

In total, October has had 13 new deaths reported, 137 new cases reported, and 258 estimated recoveries reported.

Reported October 2021 Numbers (as of October 28th)
Total New Confirmed Cases - 50
Total New Probable Cases - 87
Total New Fatalities - 13
Total New Recovered (Estimated) - 258

Jury Cancellation for 123rd Judicial District Court

October 28, 2021 - The jury that has been summoned for Monday, November 8, 2021 for the 123rd District Court Honorable Leann Kay Rafferty presiding has been cancelled. All cases have been resolved or passed.

Anyone receiving a summons for that day is released from jury service until they receive a future summons.

Thank you,
Lori Oliver
District Clerk
Shelby County, Texas

Hope Community Medicine Announces Closure of Dental Services

Notice of Closure

October 28, 2021 - Due to unforeseen circumstances Hope is closing our Dental Services at this time.

We can refer you to another Dental facility in the FQHC network if you so choose.

We apologize for any inconvenience and would like to remind you that we are still taking patients for all Family Medical needs to include Primary Care, Behavioral Health, and Women’s Health.

Michael Belgard, CEO

Aviso de Clausura

SH 7 West Near CR 1165 Scene of Single-Vehicle Crash

October 27, 2021 - State Highway 7 West just under one mile east of CR 1165 was the scene of a single-vehicle crash Wednesday, October 27, 2021.

A Center Police Department Detective discovered the vehicle off the roadway when traveling east during rainy weather.

Sheriff's Department Arrests Two on Narcotics Charges

October 27, 2021 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Department reports the arrest of two on narcotics charges in the Timpson area.

NWS Issues Tornado Watch, Special Weather Statement

October 27, 2021 - The National Weather Service of Shreveport, Louisiana at 10:05am issued a Tornado Watch outline update. Tornado Watch 541 is in effect until 4:00pm CDT for the following Texas counties: Harrison, Marion, Panola, and Shelby.

At 9:31am CDT, the National Weather Service issued the following Special Weather Statement.

A strong thunderstorms will impact portions of south central Panola, southeastern Rusk, Nacogdoches, Shelby, Angelina and San Augustine Counties through 10:30am CDT.

Early Voting Ends Oct. 29 for Constitutional Amendment Election

October 18, 2021 - Early voting started, October 18, 2021 and will continue thru October 29, 2021, for the upcoming Constitutional Amendment Election. There are 8 propositions on the ballot this year. Hours for early voting will be Monday thru Friday, 8-4:40pm, at the Center Community House. Election day will be November 2, 2021, at your regular polling location, from 7am to 7pm. If you have any questions, you may contact the County Clerk's Office at 936-598-6361.